World Cup 2014: Pele's 10 Greatest Moments in Tournament History

Whether he or Maradona is the greatest footballer of all time remains a fierce point of contention, but what is undoubted is that Pele has single-handedly contributed a number of memorable moments to World Cup history.

He may now be more famous among younger generations for his quotes to the media and terrible predictions, but to those of a certain age, he will always be a truly great sporting idol.

Let's then take a look through the Brazilian's finest moments in World Cup competition.

10. Two Greats Collide

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They are pictures that to this day are shown as indicative of the values of sportsmanship, with Pele and Bobby Moore embracing and swapping shirts after a titanic clash between England and Brazil in 1970.

"Bobby Moore is the best defender I have ever played against, and a gentleman of honour," the Daily Mail report Pele as later saying of his adversary who he escaped just once on the day to play a part in Brazil's only goal of the day.

It is still regarded as one of football's great encounters between legends.

9. Forcing Football's Most Famous Save 1970

While one of Pele's greatest World Cup moments in terms of fame, it is Gordon Banks who deserves the credit on this occasion for a brilliant save low to his right side.

Pele's header, though, is brilliant in its execution, rising high above the defender before heading powerfully down towards the goal. But for Banks' excellence, he would have another World Cup goal to his game.

3. 1970 World Cup Final: Assisting Carlos Alberto

The 1970 World Cup final brought Pele his final success in a Brazil shirt, scoring early in a 4-1 victory over Italy famous for the Carlos Alberto strike, above.

Pele played a major role in the final, albeit having been overshadowed by Jairzinho for much of the tournament. His vision to supply his captain for Brazil's most famous goal, though, ensures that his contribution to success lives long in the memory.